Milwaukee -- Teknoflor announced that Erin Fernandes has partnered with the brand as an independent agent representing its entire line of products in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois markets. Fernandes, previously with E.J. Welch as a vice president and key account manager, will represent the Teknoflor brand as an independent agent in the greater St. Louis metro area and the state of Missouri, east of Columbia. Fernandes will also represent the brand in Southern Illinois.

“Erin brings with her twenty years of experience in the commercial flooring industry and an immense understanding of the business,” said Jeff Collum, president and CEO of Teknoflor. “Erin has established herself as a highly respected sales representative and colleague in the industry and we couldn’t be more excited to have her represent the Teknoflor brand.”

Fernandes will work alongside George Mallett, vice president of sales, who has been a long-time sales representative for Teknoflor products in these markets.

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